Demonstrators take to the streets in New York to rally for Trump impeachment

Demonstrators rallied in New York on Tuesday night to call for U.S. President Donald Trump's impeachment and removal from office on the eve of the House of Representatives' expected vote to impeach him.

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Vienna State Opera: Top ballet academy 'encouraged pupils to smoke'

Dancers at Vienna State Opera's academy were encouraged to smoke to stay slim, a report finds.

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Refugee camps: Pregnant and living in a wet tent

As charity Médecins Sans Frontières warns of a health emergency in refugee camps, one expectant mother living in Lesbos spoke to BBC of her fears.

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Andrew Garrido taught himself piano on a paper keyboard

Pianist and musician Andrew Garrido has played concert venues across Europe, but he only started playing the piano ten years ago when he made his own paper keyboard to practise on.

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'Mortgage prisoners' sue over 'unfair' rates

Homeowners, including former customers of Northern Rock and Bradford & Bingley, claim they have been overcharged.

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'We swapped the Christmas do for a conference'

For Craig Unsworth, there are alternatives to the traditional, boozy festive party.

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How much do the British spend on a night out?

Sarah, 30, says she could have paid for a holiday with the money she blew on one expensive night out.

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How charity apps may be making us more generous

There are more ways than ever to give to charity - so are these innovations spurring our generosity?

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How much should bosses be paid?

Do stock options encourage good performance or are they just another way to boost executive pay?

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All I Want For Christmas is You: Mariah classic finally tops US chart

All I Want For Christmas is You, first released in 1994, tops the Billboard Hot 100 Chart at last.

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Senate advances massive defense policy bill

The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly on Monday to advance a $738 billion defense policy bill, clearing the way for a vote on final passage on Tuesday, which will send it to the White House for President Donald Trump to sign into law.

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Citizenship Amendment Act: Delhi police in 'shooting' row as protests spread

At least three people thought they were shot - but police said broken tear gas canisters were to blame.

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Multiple deaths reported as severe storms, apparent tornadoes tear across southeastern US

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Pentagon chief: Need to speak with Turkish counterpart to understand Erdogan base comments

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Monday that he needed to speak with his Turkish counterpart to understand how serious President Tayyip Erdogan was when he said he could shut down the Incirlik air base, which hosts U.S. nuclear warheads.

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North Korea tests likely if they 'don't feel satisfied': Pentagon chief

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Monday North Korea would likely carry out unspecified tests if they “don’t feel satisfied,” amid fears the two countries could return to the collision course they had been on before launching diplomacy.

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UK PM Johnson plans to block extension of Brexit transition beyond 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will take the bold step of legislating to prevent any extension of the Brexit transition period beyond 2020, British media including The Times and the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

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Europe a diplomatic priority for China, top official says

China is prioritizing its diplomatic relations with Europe, a top Chinese foreign policy official said, highlighting Beijing's efforts to become less dependent on the United States following months of trade tensions.

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Sri Lanka's 'Foundation of Goodness' turns around a village decimated by tsunami

When Kushil Gunasekera returned to Seenigama in Sri Lanka's Galle district days after it was wiped out by a massive tsunami on Dec. 24, 2014, he got to work.

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The man who helped make ex-KGB officer Vladimir Putin a president

Top Russian official Valentin Yumashev tells the BBC how the former KGB officer was selected.

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Letter from Africa: How talk of witches stirs emotions in Nigeria

A section of the Nigerian criminal code forbids witchcraft, and it is punishable by a jail term.

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Sanna Marin: Estonia apologises after minister mocks Finland PM

Far-right interior minister Mart Helme described Finland's PM Sanna Marin as "a sales girl".

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How charity apps may be making us more generous

There are more ways than ever to give to charity - so are these innovations spurring our generosity?

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A bumpy ride for Democrat backing impeachment

Some politicians are facing anger from their constituents over the impeachment of Trump.

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The gender gap is on course to close.... in 99 years

Global gender inequality will take a century to eradicate and the UK's ranking has fallen six places.

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Meet Hong Kong's grannies forced to collect cardboard

Granny Orchid, 63, collects boxes on the streets of Hong Kong seven days a week, to earn extra cash.

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The hotel room that's deliberately hard to stay in

Artist Christopher Samuel wants visitors to get a taste of what disabled people have to put up with.

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The fight to stop Venice from flooding

A system of floodgates for Italy's lagoon city has been delayed for years and mired in corruption.

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Lesbos migrant camp children 'say they want to die'

An increasing number of children are self-harming and attempting suicide in a Greek migrant camp.

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Little Women: Cast talk friendship and the Golden Globes

The cast discuss women and the Golden Globe nominees as well as the new film.

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China, Russia propose lifting some U.N. sanctions on North Korea, U.S. says not the time

China and Russia on Monday proposed the U.N. Security Council lift a ban on North Korea exporting statues, seafood and textiles, according to a draft resolution seen by Reuters, in a move Russia said is aimed at encouraging talks between Washington and Pyongyang.

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U.N. Security Council to meet on Kashmir on Tuesday at China's request

The United Nations Security Council will meet at China's request on Tuesday to discuss the situation in the disputed Indian territory of Jammu and Kashmir, diplomats said.

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How an economist helped thousands get a new kidney

Kidney exchange has helped thousands get a new kidney, and led to the Nobel Prize for Alvin Roth.

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US envoy Stephen Biegun tells North Korea: 'Let's get this done'

The US envoy calls on North Korea to resume nuclear talks - as Pyongyang's self-imposed deadline looms.

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Chinese premier says Hong Kong not yet out of its 'dilemma': CABLE TV

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said in a meeting with Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Monday that the Asian financial hub was not yet out of its dilemma with the city's economy facing an unprecedented, challenging situation.

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Hallmark reverses position on same-sex couple ads after public outcry

The chief executive officer of Hallmark Cards apologized on Sunday night and said the company would reverse an earlier decision to pull television advertisements featuring same-sex couples from the wedding registry and planning website Zola.

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Japan government spokesman hopes Japan, South Korea study North Korean issue with rigor

Japan's top government spokesman on Monday said he hopes Japan and South Korea study the North Korean issue "with rigor" as tensions with Pyongyang rise after it conducted a series of weapons tests and a war of words with the United States.

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New Zealand holds minute of silence for volcano victims

New Zealanders across the country observed a minute of silence on Monday to honor the victims of last week's fatal volcanic eruption, as police continued efforts to recover two bodies.

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